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RECRUITER INTERN

IGNITE, Huntsville, AL, United States


Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

Job Overview
Ignite is hiring a Recruiting Intern for the Summer term 2026 in Huntsville, AL. The Recruiting Assistant plays a critical role in supporting high-volume and compliance-driven recruiting efforts within a government contracting environment. This position is heavily focused on candidate screening and qualification review, ensuring applicants meet contract requirements, clearance criteria, and regulatory standards before advancing in the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

Post and manage job requisitions across cleared job boards and internal systems

Coordinate interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers

Maintain accurate candidate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS)

Perform structured phone screens to assess candidate alignment with role requirements

Conduct initial resume reviews against contract requirements, labor categories, and minimum qualifications

Screen candidates for security clearance eligibility/status (e.g., active, interim, eligible)

Verify required elements such as citizenship, certifications, education, and years of experience

Flag discrepancies or risks (gaps, ineligible candidates, clearance issues) for recruiter review

Maintain detailed and compliant screening notes

Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process

Support audits and reporting related to compliance and hiring activity

Assist with recruitment metrics and pipeline tracking

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Experience

1–3 years of administrative, recruiting, or HR support experience preferred

Experience in technical recruiting perferred

Skills & Competencies

Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills

High level of discretion when handling sensitive candidate information

Ability to interpret job descriptions, labor categories, and contract requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting recruiting for federal contracts

Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and federal hiring compliance requirements

Experience working with cleared candidates or defense/intelligence roles

Work Environment

Fast-paced, deadline-driven recruiting environment

May support multiple requisitions tied to contract deliverables

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